Efficacy of oral probiotics in improving oral hygiene for orthodontic patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: caries; enamel demineralization; gingivitis; gingival inflammation; halitosis; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000341527
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-15
• Study Completion: 2016-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

age 10-30 years; at least 20 natural teeth (extraction and non extraction patients); wearing conventional stainless steel brackets (3M Unitek) in both arches; using a fluoride toothpaste not containing any supplementary antibacterial agents for daily oral hygiene. The patients will be willing to participate in the study and will be required to sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

systemic disease (i.e. diabetes); periodontal diseases; antibiotic therapy; dental fluorosis; smoking; use of powered toothbrushes; lactose intolerant; allergic to dairy products.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified